Health Economist (Senior Research Officer)

• Undertake economic modelling and evaluate cancer prevention interventions
• Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic work environment
• Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

Join Our Team as a Health Economist

We are seeking an experienced Health Economist to join the Cancer Control Group at QIMR Berghofer.

In this role you will provide expertise and support in the areas of applied economic research, statistical analysis of economic and cancer datasets, decision-analytic modelling and economic evaluations of interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead health economics research under the guidance of the Group Leader, collaborating with other program investigators and research fellows as required.
• Conduct health economics research, including economic evaluations, literature reviews, biostatistical and/or health economic analysis of collaborative projects as required. These projects will involve cancer populations and assess the range of interventions involved in cancer control (e.g.., prevention, diagnosis, screening, early detection, treatments).
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of reports, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and other written materials as required
• Lead and contribute to grant applications for funding as required
• Supervise junior researchers within the group and new masters and PhD students
• Prepare and present seminar talks, lectures and conference sessions as available and required

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Completion of a PhD in Health Economics, Biostatistics or Health Services Research.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical skills, which could include development of economic evaluation models, evaluation of health services, cost-analyses of large datasets, data-linkage or decision-analytic modelling.
• Proven publication track record in the analysis of healthcare costs, epidemiology, biostatistics, and/or health economic approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, monitor and evaluate research projects, work effectively with research teams and with external stakeholders (i.e. health department staff, health professionals, NGOs).
• Proven ability to supervise research staff and Higher Degree Researchers to completion.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral English, and ability to interact with a wide cross-section of external stakeholders.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years with possible contract extension for an additional three years.

The position classification is Research QR3. The corresponding salary range is $111,753 to $132,583 p.a. plus superannuation and generous salary packaging.

Want to know more?

For further information, please contact Prof David Whiteman via David.Whiteman@qimrb.edu.au

A detailed Position Description is available on QIMR Careers

Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please use the APPLY button and provide the following documents: Current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Why join us?

• Support research that improves lives and advances healthcare outcomes
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free)
• Salary package an additional $2,650 of your pre-tax income for meal and entertainment expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible to join Fitness Passport, providing access to hundreds of participating gyms, fitness and aquatic facilities at discounted membership rates
• Generous leave provisions including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

About QIMR:

QIMR Berghofer is a translational medical research institute and a statutory body under the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act (2025). Located in the heart of the vibrant Herston Health Precinct, QIMR Berghofer proudly serves the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research.

Research at the Institute spans four key areas of focus – Cancer Research, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health - and we seek to discover and deliver better treatments and diagnoses for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Our research responds to health challenges arising from social and environmental factors and aims to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity.

At QIMR, inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship are essential to who we are as an organisation. Our goal is to foster a respectful, welcoming, and supportive workplace that reflects the broader community we serve.

We recognise that talent, insight and innovation come from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences. Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute is fundamental to our ability to deliver impactful science and meaningful health outcomes. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic and gender identities, and people with disability.